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Croydon 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Medical Attendant, has supervised physical welfare and kept all
records of individual progress.
There have been 18 medical inspections at which 3 50 children
were examined and where 179 parents were present. At the inspections
18 children were immunised against Diphtheria.
At the Special Conferences 38 children were seen and 28
parents were present.
To Dr. Hegarty are offered the very grateful thanks of
Parents, Staff and children for her wise direction, sympathy and
constant efforts for the welfare of the children.
The Head Teacher desires again to record her thanks to the
Chief Medical Officer of Health and his Staff, to the Chief
Education Officer and his Staff, and to the Staff of St. Giles'
School, for guidance, help and co-operation during the year.
Average number on roll 199
Left for:-
Employment 7
Technical Schools 4
Other vocational training 2
Ordinary Schools 38
Hospital Schools 4
Left district 9
Family emigrated 1